tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post7751505480733239810..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: To ebook or not to ebook...Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-21406879622810619292011-08-21T07:24:00.612-04:002011-08-21T07:24:00.612-04:00Congratulations on the new contract!
I bought an ...Congratulations on the new contract!<br /><br />I bought an e-ink Nook last summer after a year of reading on my phone started giving me headaches. I hardly read print anymore at all--took me two months to read The Iron Duke. Though I loved it, I tend to pick up my Nook first. I love the adjustable font and the variety of books and the instant gratification. I liked getting library books on it, but there are so many free and cheap ebooks these days, I rarely use that feature anymore. I will say the Nook had a big learning curve when I had to sideload books I'd already bought onto it. I might go with a Kindle next time.MJFredrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06881706931355203700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-87955076346583096222011-08-19T17:51:38.256-04:002011-08-19T17:51:38.256-04:00Kindlegraph is great Christie and thanks so much f...Kindlegraph is great Christie and thanks so much for signing my ebook! I think it's great epecially for people who aren't able to go to signings, they can still get their books autographed.RFTC Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01794488183771670244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-47244278459060713312011-08-18T10:32:11.849-04:002011-08-18T10:32:11.849-04:00That GR is no dummy! He is loving his Aloha Vacati...That GR is no dummy! He is loving his Aloha Vacation!<br /><br /><br /><br />Congrats on the new contract, Christie! I'll read your books no matter what format they're in. <br /><br />I don't own an eReader as I am such a Luddite I prefer my print books and probably always will. <br /><br /><br />BUT ! I do have the program on my computer where I can download e-books. I tend to print them out and put them in a binder to read, but I will do that for books I really want to read. Like yours!Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-65458999233257638062011-08-18T01:56:38.412-04:002011-08-18T01:56:38.412-04:00The problem with the Kindle for me is that I don&#...The problem with the Kindle for me is that I don't carry it everywhere like a lot of people do with theirs. Consequently, I only read on the Kindle at bedtime. It took me <b>days</b> to finish Elisabeth Naughton's MARKED, whereas I usually take two days to read a paper book, so by the time I was near the end of the book, I had forgotten the beginning. It's best if I stick to novellas and short stories on the Kindle.<br /><br />Of course, I have a slew of reasons why I prefer paper books, mostly due to mhy reading habits (I remember a book by the cover - not necessarily the author's name or the title - and I forget what books I have read on the Kindle and, even worse, what the plot was). Still, I like the convenience of having a whole slew of stories to read on one little machine.<br /><br />Now, if only there were ebooks available (legal or not) for my mother to read in her native language, I'd get on the ebook bandwagon.Shereehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14205244523389110839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-59316563843043594282011-08-18T00:48:56.461-04:002011-08-18T00:48:56.461-04:00I recently got a kindle and I LOVE it! It is so ha...I recently got a kindle and I LOVE it! It is so handy, you can cary hundreds of books with you everywhere you go, and there is no space issue. I have so many print books that I am running out of space to put them, mainly because if I love a book, I want to keep it to read again, especially those by my favorite authors. The kindle allows me to carry alot of books (which is great if I go to my sister's or brother's house for a weekend or something), and I don't have to worry about one of my young neices or nephews picking up one of my books and reading something that they are not old enough for, thanks to the password available. My only problem is that this makes it even easier to buy more books. LOL.June M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14929817630779731177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-42337135501201126622011-08-17T20:36:08.654-04:002011-08-17T20:36:08.654-04:00Cheryl, I felt the same way about ebooks for the l...Cheryl, I felt the same way about ebooks for the longest time. It wasn't until I got my Droid that I read a full length ebook. Now I want one!Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-64216083130566890942011-08-17T20:34:59.854-04:002011-08-17T20:34:59.854-04:00Nan, I'm glad you like the Nook. Donna just wa...Nan, I'm glad you like the Nook. Donna just warned me away from it because you can play games on it. That's the last thing I need.Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-85577902067580195452011-08-17T20:34:09.011-04:002011-08-17T20:34:09.011-04:00Danielle, you really converted to ebooks! Aren'...Danielle, you really converted to ebooks! Aren't you my one reader who asked for my Kindlgraph? You should let us know how you like that feature.Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-46143328194658983862011-08-17T20:32:19.652-04:002011-08-17T20:32:19.652-04:00Pat, my mom is the same way about books. The last ...Pat, my mom is the same way about books. The last thing she wants is an ereader. In fact, she's disappointed that my next few books won't be available in print. I'll have to print her off a copy.Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-15721548132231517562011-08-17T20:31:06.122-04:002011-08-17T20:31:06.122-04:00Kat, ebook nirvana...I like the sound of that.Kat, ebook nirvana...I like the sound of that.Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-29095079523620419742011-08-17T20:30:28.548-04:002011-08-17T20:30:28.548-04:00Cassondra, I'm really surprised that you have ...Cassondra, I'm really surprised that you have a Kindle and that you like it so much. But I'm glad to hear you like it. I've heard the instant gratification thing can be a little dangerous. But I think it will be worth the risk :)Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-58523561371764007772011-08-17T20:27:46.320-04:002011-08-17T20:27:46.320-04:00Antonia, I've had a few fans write me and say ...Antonia, I've had a few fans write me and say they can't find my books for some of the different ereaders. I honestly don't know where to tell them to look. That's why I'm sticking with the Kindle.Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-11294039006627971452011-08-17T20:26:15.592-04:002011-08-17T20:26:15.592-04:00Donna, thanks for the heads up about playing Angry...Donna, thanks for the heads up about playing Angry Birds on the Nook. Now it's definitely off the list!!Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-86142851633252283242011-08-17T20:25:07.939-04:002011-08-17T20:25:07.939-04:00Fedora, I'm a little bit of a slow adapter too...Fedora, I'm a little bit of a slow adapter too. I'll probably always prefer a real book in my hands. But I do love the portability of an ereader.Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-20451011178331448522011-08-17T20:23:47.916-04:002011-08-17T20:23:47.916-04:00Suz, it's funny how many people are talking ab...Suz, it's funny how many people are talking about the font size being such a plus. I don't have any more room for books. I don't know what I'll do next time I go to Nationals.Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-84696510917620709852011-08-17T20:21:54.545-04:002011-08-17T20:21:54.545-04:00MsHellion, you made me laugh with your Kia referen...MsHellion, you made me laugh with your Kia reference. I'd be happy with a free ereader too. Or any ereader right about now.Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-11694456942746837772011-08-17T20:20:31.748-04:002011-08-17T20:20:31.748-04:00Terry, you're right, choices are good. I still...Terry, you're right, choices are good. I still love a good book in my hands.Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-39218744890680859472011-08-17T20:19:31.884-04:002011-08-17T20:19:31.884-04:00Virgina, the font size is a really big plus the ol...Virgina, the font size is a really big plus the older I get. I've never had good eyes but once I hit 40, they got so much worse. I'll probably have it set so I can only get a sentence or two on the screen :)Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-47589492112154463272011-08-17T20:17:35.444-04:002011-08-17T20:17:35.444-04:00Thanks, Janga! I'm just wondering if I can wai...Thanks, Janga! I'm just wondering if I can wait for Christmas to get the Kindle.Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-54577000457645213602011-08-17T20:16:28.182-04:002011-08-17T20:16:28.182-04:00Wow, Marie, you really are a dedicated ebook reade...Wow, Marie, you really are a dedicated ebook reader! I've never met anyone with all those readers!Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-25787322042473632272011-08-17T20:15:43.299-04:002011-08-17T20:15:43.299-04:00Hi Sia, I feel the same about being on the compute...Hi Sia, I feel the same about being on the computer all day and then reading with a backlit screen. I also love the fact that I can read outside with the Kindle.Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-91321371402350829252011-08-17T20:14:00.736-04:002011-08-17T20:14:00.736-04:00girlygirl, I never would have thought about puttin...girlygirl, I never would have thought about putting it in a ziploc bag for reading in the tub! Great idea!Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-1377921158554148422011-08-17T20:12:44.226-04:002011-08-17T20:12:44.226-04:00Diana, I love the ability to change the font size ...Diana, I love the ability to change the font size on the kindle. That's one of its major attractions to me. My eyes just aren't what they used to be.Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-70894811110882578692011-08-17T20:11:36.571-04:002011-08-17T20:11:36.571-04:00Tawny, I haven't even considered the iPad. I t...Tawny, I haven't even considered the iPad. I think if I had that I'd start doing other things instead of reading.Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-81042544271614105562011-08-17T18:54:31.000-04:002011-08-17T18:54:31.000-04:00Hi Christie!
Great blog. And great questions. Ve...Hi Christie!<br /><br />Great blog. And great questions. Very timely. <br /><br />I will tell you that I thought I would be the LAST person to ever like an e-reader. I love the feel of a book. I love to turn the pages. I love the smell.<br /><br />But I got a Kindle as a gift, and....I prefer the Kindle. I love it that I can see a book here on the blog, grab my Kindle and five minutes later, I have it, right there. I like having all those books in a small, light package. <br /><br />That said, I wanted a Nook for several reasons. I don't like Amazon's corporate behavior. That's just me, and not saying anyone else should feel that way. I want to support Barnes & Noble because they're the last holdout for brick and mortar bookstores. There will never be a coffee shop attached to my Kindle. AND....here's what I've discovered that I actually miss MOST about real books.....<br /><br />Covers. I miss having that full-color cover of the main characters in a romance novel. I really like being able to just flip back to the cover and look at that image every now and then, as I'm reading. I had no idea I needed that ability, but I do. The Kindle (the one I have) has only a teensy cover image, and it's black and white. <br /><br />So if I got another e-reader, it would be a Nook. <br /><br />But in answer to the main question, yes, I'm an e-reader convert. I have too many books and too little space. There will be some I will always want in real book form. And let's face it. You can't loan a great e-book to your close friend. You can't pass it on to someone to introduce them to a new author. And if I break my Kindle, are my books still there, in my account in the sky? I don't know. <br /><br />So right now, I'm only getting books on the Kindle that I know I probably would read and pass along, rather than keep forever. If, once I've read them, I do want them on that keeper shelf, I'll go buy them in hard copy. <br /><br />I'm hoping the world ends up with both. It's probably a vain hope, but I still hold it.Cassondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07420982030156788059noreply@blogger.com